Who we are

At the Causeway Rural and Urban Network (CRUN), our purpose is to assist community groups, youth projects and charities across the Causeway Coast & Glens Borough and the Northern Trust area.

We have a Community Resource Centre in the centre of Coleraine which comprises office, retail and conference facilities, totaling 9000sqft.

We are committed to empowering people, which will enable change and develop the communities we live in.

Funded Projects
CRUN has implemented a substantial range of community projects for organisations, including Coleraine Borough Council, The Department for Social Development, The Public Health Agency, The Executive Office and the EU.

YEAR

Empowering young people aged 14-24 to help them reach their full potential.

BRAKE

Development programme for Coleraine youth currently not engaged in education, training or employment.

SPRING

Aids anyone 18+ to address social, emotional and practical needs through community support.

Community Development

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Good Relations

A key project that continues the good relations CRUN has implemented throughout the causeway coast.

Mental Health

The facilitation for mental health and social wellbeing for Coleraine through PHA (The Public Health Agency).

Recent Upcoming Events/News

Open Funding Call - Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

CRUN is working with the Public Health Agency and Partner Networks in the Northern Area to deliver this model to support the implementation of the Protect Life 2 Suicide Strategy for Northern Ireland.

​Applications close 22nd May.

The YEAR Project is hiring!

The YEAR Project is looking for a Project Co-ordinator to join their passionate team. 

​The project seeks to address the key issue of re-engaging young people with their communities, local businesses, education and enhancing their careers. You will address the design and delivery of community planning based youth inclusion programmes targeting marginalised and hard to reach young people aged 14-24 years in the Coleraine area. 

Applications close 10th May 2023.

​Email the completed application and monitoring form to derek@crun.org.

BRAKE wants to give you your boost!

Spread the word BRAKE PYDP - Coleraine is recruiting great opportunities for anyone who's a bit stuck at the moment. Click below for more information or to register your interest.
Causeway Rural & Urban Network

The Skill of Listening - NACN

Hosted by: Suicide Prevention Development Officers in the Northern Area
This workshop will examine and discuss the skill of active listening based on the Chinese verb 'ting': to listen. Facilitated by Conor McCafferty (Zest Healing The Hurt).

Wednesday 22nd March
6:30pm
@ CRUN Community Hub
1 Brook Street
​Coleraine

Fundraising Workshop

Hints and tips to aid in the development of your funding strategies.

Thursday 23rd March
10am - 1pm
@ CRUN Community Hub
1 Brook Street
​Coleraine

OCN Level 2 - Community Development and good Relations

A new course ran by CRUN, this is an ideal course for anyone volunteering or working in the voluntary sector.
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Beginning Tuesday 7th March for 4 weeks
10am - 1pm
@ CRUN Community Hub
1 Brook Street
Coleraine
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Causeway Rural & Urban Network is a company limited by guarantee registered in Northern Ireland.
Registered Number: NI56877
Causeway Rural & Urban Network is also a charity for tax purposes.
​Charity Number: XR44321